Teaching Matters

3 Components of Education

In this week’s episode Heidi Marks Morris discusses the 3 components of education. She discusses what is required for students to learn and how the current model of comprehensive distance learning is failing them. This is a timely and important episode for not only rookie and veteran teachers, but also society as a whole. 

Cheating

In this episode Heidi Marks discusses cheating. She talks about her experiences with students cheating, how to discuss cheating with your class, and how to respond when a student cheats.

Confidence and Humility

In this episode, Heidi Marks discusses confidence and humility in the classroom. How do you project confidence without pride? How do you stay humble and effective? This episode focusing on teacher values is a must watch for first time (and veteran) teachers.

Classified Staff

In this episode, Heidi Marks talks about teacher relationships with classified staff. They are who keep your school operating, and it is important to make sure you have good friendships with them!

Student Aides

In this week's episode, Heidi Marks discusses Student Aides. Should you have a student aide? Ms. Marks weighs in on selecting an aide, when you should have an aide, and what work you assign to them.

Teacher Planning

In this episode, Heidi Marks discusses teacher planning. How detailed should lesson plans be? How far into the future should teachers plan? Is planning important? All these questions are answered in this week's episode!

Setting Goals

In this episode of Teaching Matters, Heidi Marks discusses the importance (and unimportance) of setting goals. 

Seating Charts

In this episode of Teaching Matters, Heidi Marks discusses the importance of seating charts in classrooms.

Late Work

In this episode of Teaching Matters, Heidi Marks discusses her late work policy and how it has changed in the era of COVID-19.

Teacher Persona

Heidi Marks of Teaching Matters discusses how to develop a teaching persona.